"twelveness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From twelve + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|twelve|ness}} twelve + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} twelveness (uncountable)
  1. The property of being twelve in number. Tags: uncountable
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